The 16th Annual Anchorage International Film Festival, showcasing over 100 films from 25 different countries in Anchorage, Alaska, Dec 2-11, 2016.Passes are available online or in person at each venue. Tickets to individual screenings are available in advance only at the BearTooth TheatrePub, or in person at each venue the day of the screening. Thank you for joining us!

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Short Documentaries, of substantial character. Pickle (Dir: Amy Nicholson) 15 min, USA Let us reflect on the brief existence of Pickle the fish. Although he could not swim, he was lovingly cared for by a couple that kept him propped up in a sponge. Along with an obese chicken, a cat with a heart condition, and a paraplegic possum, his life is a celebration of man’s eternal capacity to care for all creatures. He will be dearly missed.

Some Kind Of Quest (11 min) Dir: Andrew Wilcox, USAWhat happens when artwork becomes life’s work? When creator becomes a caretaker? SOME KIND OF QUEST, from Sylvain Labs, Greencard Pictures and director, Andrew Wilcox, is a film that invites you into the singular world of Northlandz, a 52,000-square-foot model train installation just 75 minutes outside of Manhattan, and into the ornery mind of the man—and steadfast wife—who brought it all to life.

The Blindside ( Dir: Karan Ananth) 3 min, INDIA Pranaya Murthy, a 60 year old 'extra' from South Indian film industry, is still hoping to get his dream role.

The 100 Years Show ( Dir: Alison Klayman) 29 min, USACarmen Herrera, a spunky and distinctive Cuban-American painter coming up on her 100th birthday, is finally achieving the recognition that eluded her for most of her career.

I'll Wait Here ( Dir: Harry Buerkle) 8 min, AUSTRIAThe film follows a day in the lives of my grandparents as they are adjusting to life after my grandfather has gone blind after an accident.

Starring Austin Pendleton( Dir: Gene Gallerano) 18 min, USA The most famous actor you've never heard of.' Austin Pendleton is that quintessential character actor you might recognize. We follow Austin as he reflects on his life and craft, while his A­-list peers discuss his vast influence and dogged determination, and what it means to be an original in today's celebrity­ obsessed world.